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BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES Price Comparison (MSRP)

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BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $44,854

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $2,381

Lowest Total Invoice: $41,869

Lexus ES 350   
Difference: $1,571

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20082016
ModelX3ES
Trim3.0si350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Base Price $38,600 $38,100
Base Invoice $35,510 $35,688
Premium Package 2,800  
Obstacle detection, rear 700 500
Metallic paint (extra cost) 475  
Rear side airbags 385  
HD radio 350  
Heated front seats 500  
Navigation system 1,800  
Xenon HID headlights 800  
Luxury Package   1,670
Sunshade, rear, power   210
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   300
LED headlights   515
Navigation Package   1,530
Cargo mat   105
Rain-sensing wipers   155
Rear spoiler   319
Panoramic sunroof   500
Premium Package 2,550  
Obstacle detection, rear 635 460
Metallic paint (extra cost) 430  
Rear side airbags 350  
HD radio 315  
Heated front seats 455  
Navigation system 1,640  
Xenon HID headlights 730  
Luxury Package   1,536
Sunshade, rear, power   192
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel   276
LED headlights   473
Navigation Package   1,416
Cargo mat   65
Rain-sensing wipers   144
Rear spoiler   209
Panoramic sunroof   460
Options (change) 7,810 5,804
Options (change) 7,105 5,231
Destination 825 950
Total Price $47,235 $44,854
Total Invoice $43,440 $41,869

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Lexus ES 350
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $2,906
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,061
Model Year20082016
ModelX3ES
Trim3.0si350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Engine260hp I6268hp V6
TransmissionM6T6
DrivetrainAWDFWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)16/23 MPG21/31 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 10?, 8
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-17215/55-17
Total Price$47,235$44,854
Adjustments for Features0-525
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$47,235$44,329
Total Invoice$43,440$41,869
Adjustments for Features0-490
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$43,440$41,379

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Features Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
ModelX3ES
Trim3.0si350
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manual$150 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1100
AWD$1700 
FWD $0
Accessories 
Proximity key $250
Remote app $25
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Hill descent control$250 
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Rearview camera $200
Vehicle health reports $0
Cargo Management 
Cargo area rails w/tie downs$50 
Cargo cover$75 
Cargo organizer$100 
Overhead sunglass holder $25
Rear seat pass-through $100
Roof rails$250 
Climate Control 
Dual-zone climate control $125
Heated windshield washer nozzles$15 
Rear air vents $100
Rear wiper$175 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Wiper de-icer $25
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Skid plate (one)$50 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
App support $0
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
DVD-compatible player $0
Satellite radio $200
Siri Eyes Free support $0
SMS text-to-speech reader $25
Traffic + travel information $25
USB port $25
Voice control for nav and audio $100
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror$75 
Auto-dimming headlights $200
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror$75 
LED headlights $1000
Power-folding mirrors$50 
Steering-linked headlights$150 
Xenon HID headlights$500 
Seats and Interior Trim 
Cooled or ventilated front seats $300
Floor mats $75
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat $100
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Total Value of Features$4,740$5,265
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$525
Value of Feature Adjustments0-490

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Specifications Comparison: BMW X3 vs. Lexus ES

Model Year20082016
ModelX3ES
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.1 in111.0 in
Length179.7 in192.7 in
Width73.0 in71.7 in
Height66.0 in57.1 in
Curb Weight4,012 lb.3,549 lb.
Fuel Capacity17.7 gal.17.2 gal.
Row 1 Headroom38.1 in37.5 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room55.8 in57.6 in
Row 1 Hip Room0.0 in54.8 in
Row 1 Legroom40.2 in41.9 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.5 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room55.4 in55.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room0.0 in53.8 in
Row 2 Legroom35.8 in40.0 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
30.0 ft315.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
71.0 ft315.2 ft3

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Option Package Details
BMW X3 3.0si

Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat150No
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat150No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Telematics service, such as OnStar200Yes
Bluetooth cell phone link100Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75No
Compass0Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror75No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Total Requested160076%
Total Not Requested50024%

Option Package Details
Lexus ES 350

Obstacle detection, rear
FeatureValueRequested?
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Obstacle detection, front150Yes
Total Requested400100%
Total Not Requested00%
LED headlights
FeatureValueRequested?
LED headlights250No
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested450100%
Rain-sensing wipers
FeatureValueRequested?
Rain-sensing wipers100Yes
Wiper de-icer25No
Total Requested10080%
Total Not Requested2520%
Luxury Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Leather seating surfaces900Yes
Heated front seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300No
Wood trim300Yes
Total Requested140082%
Total Not Requested30018%
Navigation Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
DVD-compatible player0No
Voice control for nav and audio100No
SMS text-to-speech reader25No
Traffic + travel information25No
Speed limit information0No
Vehicle health reports0No
App support0No
Total Requested60080%
Total Not Requested15020%

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